Senior Social Work Associate/Social Worker (CREST) - #1101692

Primary Objectives of Position

• Implement and develop the CREST programme to deliver service in accordance to the intended programme objectives and care model.

• Promote mental health and dementia literacy, early identification and link those at risk/diagnosed to the programme for continual support by performing community outreach and community development work.

• Adopt a case management approach to provide psychoeducation, psychosocial interventions, service linkage, care coordination and follow-up to clients, including caregiver support.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct outreach events in community to promote mental wellness, health awareness and information.

• Engage community partners such as grassroots, to raise awareness, education and training on mental health and ensure smooth conduct of these events.

• Conduct targeted mental health and dementia case finding/screening to promote early identification and facilitate timely support. Establish and/or maintain network with stakeholders to build collaborative partnerships and facilitate care and support for clients and caregivers.

• Carry out case assessments/re-assessments, provide information and referral, mental health information and emotional support to clients and caregivers, via home visits and/or phone-calls.

• Facilitate communications with client/family/caregivers and/or partners to monitor and coordinate the care needs for clients.

• Plan and support group work, support groups and community engagement initiatives that meet programme objectives.

• Attend regular case-based learning platforms, including case discussions, and mental health/dementia training to fulfill competencies of programme.

• Ensure and maintain accurate client records and programme data and documents, in accordance to programme requirement, stakeholders reporting and prevailing personal data protection security guidelines.

• Collate and compile client statistics and data, and submit accurate and timely reports to stakeholders.

• Support in programme development, monitor trends and issues relating to dementia/mental health services and needs of clients and their families.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Social Work (for Social Worker) or relevant disciplines such as Psychology, Gerontology or other relevant fields in Social Science (for Senior Social Work Associate)

• Candidates with at least 2 years of relevant experience working with persons with mental health needs and/or older adults

• Microsoft office

• Meticulous and possess good organising skills

• Strong team player with initiative

• Enthusiastic and passionate for community engagement

• Cheerful and empathetic with strong passion in mental health

• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills and language proficiency to connect with diverse populations, especially seniors